Mr Burns (A Post Electric Play).
“This three act, three headed monster is no easy task and the spirit and tenacity with which the entire company explored and performed this play is very inspiring. The thoughtfulness with which the work was created meant that we, the audience, felt in safe hands and were happy to be led on this post apocalyptic journey.”
- Phillip McMahon, Shane O’Reilly and Jeda de Brí
Poster Design: Harriet Yakub
SYNOPSIS:
After the collapse of civilization, a group of survivors share a campfire and begin to piece together Simpson episodes entirely from memory. Seven years later, a post-apocalyptic theatre company is formed where they desperately try to hold onto their past. Seventy-five years later, we find ourselves in an absurdist Simpsons musical full of adventure, suspense and disbelief. It will make you laugh, cry and reinvigorate your love of the Simpsons!
LOCATION:
Bank of Ireland Theatre, Galway
UCD DramSoc Theatre, Dublin
DATES:
21st-24th of February, 2023
6th of April, 2023
WRITTEN BY:
Anne Washburn
DIRECTED BY:
Chloe Naomi
AWARDS:
This production went on to win Best Director, Best Set Design and Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 2023 Irish Society Drama Awards (ISDA). The production was also nominated for Best Overall Production, Best Ensemble, Best Costume Design, Best Lighting Design, Best Sound Design at the 2023 ISDA Festival. The marketing for the production also won Best Promotional Campaign at the 2023 University of Galway Society Awards.
Photographer: Ben Kirwan
CREDITS
CAST
Saorla Fenton: Jenny/Lisa
Séan Egan: Matt/Homer
Carl Jones: Sam/Mr. Burns
Kim Morrison: Maria/Itchy
Mark O’Connor: Gibson/Scratchy
Jacob Baum: Quincy/Bart
Niamh Mullarkey: Colleen/Chorus
Thalia Scully: Marge
Hannah Brosnan: Chorus
Rebecca Walsh: Chorus
Emma-Jane Culleton: Chorus
Amélie Clonan: Chorus
ORCHESTRA
Jack Lindey: Acoustic/Electric Guitar
Caron Oty: Flute/Piano
Josep Fumadó Navarro: Clarinet
Ray Conlin: Bass Clarinet
Casey Cowan: Drums/Xylophone
Caoimhe McKillop: Violin
Tara Mackin: Piano
Photographer: Ben Kirwan
CREW
Chloe Naomi: Director
Jack Lindey: Composer
Amélie Clonan: Musical Director
Brian Cahill: Choreographer
Beau McAfee: Stage Manager
Ciara Leahy: Assistant Stage Manager
Ruth Egan: Assistant Stage Manager
Hannah Bevan: Lighting Designer
Letiesha Redmond: Lighting Assistant/Operator
Beau McAfee: Lighting Assistant
Piper Kelly: Sound Designer
Sapphire Guilfoyle: Sound Assistant
Chloe Naomi: Set Designer
Fionn Kenny: Set Construction
Alana Mullins: Sets Assistant
Aisling Magner: Sets Assistant
Dagda Semler: Costume Designer
Ciara Leahy: Costume Assistant
Tessa Croke: Mask Maker
Amélie Clonan: Makeup Artist
Jennifer Lyons: Makeup Artist
Faye Harrison: Makeup Artist
Ruth Egan: Head of Props
Beau McAfee: Props Assistant
Harriet Yakub: Poster Designer
Ben Kirwan: Photographer
Marketing: Chloe Naomi
Photographer: Ben Kirwan
Watch The Trailer
Video Edited By: Chloe Naomi